I am excited to be presenting at this year’s CBExchange, the premiere event for changemakers advancing competency-based education and skills-first practices.
The theme for this year’s conference is “Wrangling Skills in this Wild West Environment.”
The Competency-Based Education Network, known as C-BEN, hosts this annual gathering of innovators and thought leaders.
Event Details
The conference takes place November 10 through 13 in Phoenix, Arizona.
I will be joining several colleagues from Education Design Lab for multiple sessions throughout the event.

The Sessions
Naomi Boyer, Doctor Tara Laughlin, Nishita Chheda, and I will present on a variety of topics alongside our incredible partners.
Each session focuses on different aspects of competency-based education and validating skills.

Why This Matters
This conference brings together innovators working on the future of work and skills-first practices.
The sessions cover everything from developing durable skills in K-12 education to building employer partnerships.
We will also explore how to design trust when validating skills in hiring processes.
Conclusion
I hope to see you in Phoenix this November to discuss more about competency-based education and skills-first practices.
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